Moment Quote by Robert Sapolsky

When we talk about authoritarianism, we conjure up out-of-date visions from the 1930s. But we are no more likely to do authoritarian government the…

— David Frum

People are less certain of their national identities or their place in the world. It starts looking different and disorienting. And there is no…

— Barack Obama

A part of society in our countries would still prefer an authoritarian regime today. These are people with the mentality of Homo sovieticus. But…

— Adam Michnik

Throughout the west, the rise of populism has shaken establishments, with politicians and commentators asking why there has been a resurgent interest in socialism,…

— Dawn Foster

If you look at the history of demagoguery and fascism, it always happens when there are two things. It requires a gentle populace to…

— Moby

Throughout history, people with few educational or economic resources and little bargaining power have often looked to authoritarian, ruthless people to stand up for…

— Stephanie Coontz

History has shown that the masses have been quite receptive to the promises of authoritarians which are rarely if ever fulfilled,

— Ron Paul

“Societies progress by the free assertion of differing proposals, followed by criticism, followed by the genuine possibility of change in the light of criticism....The…

— Robert Carroll

“Populism actually reinforces this elitism, because the celebration of ignorance cannot launch communications satellites, negotiate the rights of US citizens overseas, or provide for…

— Thomas M. Nichols

Authoritarians tend to consolidate support by using fear, but more importantly by driving a wedge among the people that they want to control.

— Reza Aslan

With Donald J. Trump's arrival to power, many feel astonished by the growth of populism. Others analyze with extreme care the decline of companies…

— Fabrizio Moreira

American populism is no stranger to our political life. From the earliest anti-Federalists to William Jennings Bryan, Huey Long, and George Wallace, and many…

— Rick Wilson